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Gate Research: On January 19, after a period of high-level consolidation, the crypto market saw a broad de-leveraging wave: BTC and ETH fell more than 2%, losses in altcoins widened, and risk appetite contracted. Among notable movers, DUSK surged on catalysts including its mainnet launch, RWA partnerships, and expectations of institutional adoption; NAM experienced sharp swings amid thin liquidity and a technical breakout; and FRAX rallied on its rebranding and broader ecosystem expansion. In today’s highlights, Ethereum’s staking entry queue climbed to its highest level since August 2023 while the exit queue fell to zero; Vitalik Buterin and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko reignited debate over whether protocols should “ossify” or keep evolving, underscoring two divergent paths between long-term stability and continuous iteration; and as Vibe Coding gains momentum, supply-chain style risks tied to IDE auto-execution settings have become a growing focus for developers.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 19, after a period of high-level consolidation, the crypto market saw a broad deleveraging pullback: BTC and ETH weakened in tandem, losses in altcoins widened, and risk appetite contracted quickly. The Fear & Greed Index slid from 49 to 44, with sentiment shifting from neutral toward fear, while spot gold continued to climb—signaling rising demand for safe havens. Among notable movers, DUSK rallied sharply on its mainnet rollout and expectations around RWA-related partnerships; NAM posted violent swings amid thin liquidity and a technical breakout; and FRAX drew inflows on the back of its rebrand and broader ecosystem expansion. Today’s alpha highlights included a structural signal from Ethereum staking—its entry queue reaching the highest level since August 2023 while the exit queue fell to zero—alongside a renewed debate between Ethereum and Solana over “ossification vs. evolution,” and growing attention to supply-chain style security risks tied to IDE auto-execution

Ethereum has recently tested the $3,400 resistance level several times, fueling widespread debate about the market’s trajectory. Drawing on the latest price action, trading volume, technical patterns, and fundamental developments, this article provides an objective analysis of whether ETH is positioned for a breakout or is likely to face short-term pullback pressure.